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Trade Marks Act 1994 (Chapter 26, updated up to March 26, 2021), United Kingdom

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Details Details Year of Version 2021 Dates Status as of: March 26, 2021 Amended up to: January 14, 2019 Entry into force: October 31, 1994 Enacted: July 21, 1994 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Trademarks Subject Matter (secondary) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body, Trade Names, Geographical Indications, Competition Notes This consolidated verison of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (Chapter 26, updated up to March 26, 2021) takes into account amendments up to the Trade Marks Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/825), which entered into force on January 14, 2019. This consolidated version was updated on March 26, 2021, by adding the legislative changes in a list entitled "Changes to legislation" found in its final pages (pages 105 to 107). These changes have not yet been incorporated to the said consolidated version.

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